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[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

STATEMENT OF FORMER SENATE PRESIDENTS ON SENATE BROUHAHA

We, former Presidents of the Senate of the Republic of the Philippines, speak at this difficult moment out of our shared moral duty to the institution we once had the honor to lead.

Those of us who once held the gavel know that the highest duty of a Senate President is not to cling to office but to leave the institution stronger, more respected, and more firmly bound to the rule of law than when he or she found it.

We call on all incumbent senators, regardless of bloc or affiliation, to de-escalate public rhetoric that demeans the Senate and weakens confidence in it; to confine their disagreements to the floor and to the proper forums, where the arguments and the votes can be scrutinized by the public; and to prioritize the urgent work before the Senate (the economy, food and energy security, and justice) over internal maneuvering.

We urge all members of the chamber to resolve this crisis swiftly, within the bounds of the Constitution, the rules, and long-standing practice. The country cannot afford an unstable Senate at a time of mounting economic pressures, security threats, and growing public distrust in institutions.

[Chel Diokno @ChelDiokno]

Pasensya na’t medyo mahaba ang video, pero importante ito.

Bakit nga ba PEKE ang “Anti-Political Dynasty” Bill na pinasa ng Kogreso nitong linggo? At higit sa lahat, ano ang pwede pa nating gawin para magkaroon ng batas na tunay na magwawakas sa mga dinastiya?

Panoorin ito at mag-comment kung ano ang tingin niyo dito!

[Agot Isidro @agot_isidro]

She was a freaking triathlete.
Anong drama ito, Pia?
Sablay ka na naman!

[marv @mvn_dn]

Another fun fact:

That was senate session 69 of the 16th congress.

Today’s session is ALSO # 69 of the 20th congress.

[Edwin Lacierda @dawende]

For the record, Sherwin Gatchalian. Is not the new Senate President. He is the new Senate President Pro Tempore.

Alan Cayetano is still the Senate President but he has become what we call a lameduck Senate President.

With 12 senators, there is a quorum to declare all elective positions vacant except the position of the Senate President.

[Nikki Verder @welverder]

The moment Presiding Officer Gatchalian declared a quorum and was subsequently installed as Senate President. The gallery erupted in applause. 👏

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

SENATE BACK TO WORK FOR THE FILIPINO PEOPLE

We express our deep appreciation and commend the courageous decision of Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero to take the floor today and confront the issues facing the institution. His action sent a clear message: that his commitment to the country, to the Senate, and to the Constitution would prevail above all else.

His presence enabled the Senate to proceed with the discussion of matters that are too important to be left unresolved and too consequential to be set aside.

On the issue of quorum, this is not an uncharted matter. The Supreme Court, in Avelino v. Cuenco, recognized the principle that a quorum of 12 is determined based on the number of members who are legally able to discharge the functions of the Senate.

There is likewise an institutional precedent. In 2015, the Senate recognized a quorum of 12 senators who were within its jurisdiction. The Senate continued to perform its constitutional duties because the work of government could not be placed on hold.

At a time when the nation faces pressing challenges, the Filipino people expect their Senate to work, deliberate, and fulfill its constitutional mandate. The institution cannot remain stalled by disagreements or uncertainty. Our duty is clear: to legislate, provide oversight, and serve the public interest.

The Filipino people deserve a Senate that shows up, does its job, and places public service above politics.

It is time for the Senate to move forward and get back to work for the Filipino people.

[marv @mvn_dn]

THEY HAVE RECEIPTS

[ALTStarMagic 💫 @AltStarMagic]

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian - SP Pro Tempore
Sen. Erwin Tulfo - Committee Chairman on Blue Ribbon
Sen. Kiko Pangilinan - Committee Chairman on Agriculture
Sen. Risa Hontiveros - Committee Chairman on Health
Sen. Bam Aquino - Committee Chairman on Basic Education

TODAY, WE CHEER FOR THE MINORITY 🥹🫶

[Jesus Falcis 🇵🇭 @jesusfalcis]

Alan Peter Cayetano is OFFICIALLY A LAMEDUCK SENATE PRESIDENT now.

Committee Chairmanships are as follows:

Risa Hontiveros back to Committee on Health
Kiko Pangilinan back to Committee on Agriculture
Bam Aquino back to Committee on Basic Education

Tito Sotto for Committee on National Defense
Ping Lacson for Committee on Public Order
Migz Zubiri for Committee on Foreign Relations and Committee on Rules (Majority Floor Leader)

Erwin Tulfo for Senate Blue Ribbon Committee
Raffy Tulfo for Committee on Public Services
JV Ejercito for Committee on Finance

Lito Lapid for Games and Amusement Committee
Chiz Escudero for Housing Committee

And of course Win Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore and Acting Senate President

#CayetanoResign
#LameduckSenatePresident

[Kiko Pangilinan @kikopangilinan]

DAPAT MAGBITIW SI SP CAYETANO

Ipinakita niyang hindi niya kayang gampanan ang  tungkulin bilang pinuno ng Senado.

[Jesus Falcis 🇵🇭 @jesusfalcis]

Bato is hiding and evading arrest.
De Lima did not hide and did not evade arrest.

Bato’s case is based on solid evidence.
De Lima’s case was based on falsified evidence.

Bato has not yet been tried by the courts.
De Lima has been tried by the courts and acquitted.

Tsaka if Bato Dela Rosa was really neutralizing drug lords, bakit hindi nya na neutralize ang biggest DRUG LORD na si Rodrigo Roa Duterte? 😂

#ArrestBato
#FalseComparison

[Jesus Falcis 🇵🇭 @jesusfalcis]

Alan Peter Cayetano Resign!

Make it trend.
Make it real.
Make it happen.

🙏

#AlanPeterCayetanoResign

[Leila de Lima @manayleila]

Excuse me, Sen. Robin. Huwag nyo nga akong gamitin sa baluktot nyong naratibo. Acquitted na ako sa hinarap kong mga gawa-gawang kaso. Napakalayo ng sitwasyon ko sa pinasakay mong fugitive from justice na si Sen. Bato.

Saka neutralizing drug lords talaga? Sabihin nya yan sa pamilya ng libo-libong biktima ng EJK. Ipaliwanag nya yan sa ICC.

[mich ᥫ᭡ @roseshollie_]

Ito yung sinasabi niyang “infiltrate the system.” Also, have you noticed how she emphasized the line, “Ang gumagamit ng pondo ng bayan sa tamang paraan,” knowing na may alleged ₱75M na ginastos para sa Kaogma event? And she said that right in front of the Villafuertes.

[Chel Diokno @ChelDiokno]

Hindi impressive ang legal background kung ginagamit lang sa pangmamaliit. Mas nakakabahala ang may alam sa batas pero pinipiling baluktutin ito.

[ALTStarMagic 💫 @AltStarMagic]

“The people are our bosses. The masa, everybody. The street sweeper, the janitor, the security guard etc. are our boss because they elected us. Our powers emanate from the public so we have to respect that.

Kung yung amo namin ay nagtatrabaho, paano naman kaming mga utusan na nakaupo lang at pasarap-sarap? Mag-iinternet lang?

Samantalang 'yung amo namin, kailangan magtiis sa traffic, pumunta sa factory na mainit. Magtatrabaho 'yung construction worker, napaka-init ngayon ng panahon, pumupukpok doon. These are the people paying our salaries, Ms. Karmina, and yet for us in the comforts of our home, airconditioned? We don't need to go to the Senate for session kasi pwede ang teleconferencing, videoconferencing? Kaya nga we objected, nakakahiya!”

The questioning of THE Karmina Constantino and the response of Senator Erwin Tulfo??? LOUDER!!!!

[South East Asia Game Aesthetic @SEAGamethetic]

Name that country in Southeast Asia that is currently having peak corruption, economic meltdown, political chaos & impeachment, but the bootlickers or pro government tried "de-escalate" that everything is fine

[Leila de Lima @manayleila]

Maraming salamat, Karen. 🙂

Matatag kong hinarap ang mga gawa-gawang paratang dahil alam kong inosente ako. Pinanghawakan ko ang katotohanan, ang pananampalataya sa Panginoon at nanalig na mananaig ang hustisya.

[Lᴇ́x 👾 @monsterlex19]

Gague the the mic drop is too loud. Shutakels. Hahahaha